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Deadline Extended – Applications now open for 2024 Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarships
3 Sep 2024

Deadline Extended – Applications now open for 2024 Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarships

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Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship

Deadline:  Oct. 23, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

$1,200 Cash Award

Apply if you are an aspiring journalist. Scholarship will include a $1,200 cash award, and a mentor who works as a journalist in the Pacific Northwest. 

For 40 years, the Northwest Journalists of Color have coordinated scholarships for aspiring journalists. The NJC’s members belong to the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), Seattle Association of Black Journalists (SABJ), PeriodistasNW (NAHJ) and the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA). Since 1983, the NJC and AAJA have awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships.

You do not need to identify as a student of color to apply for this scholarship. Strong preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms. You are eligible for these scholarships if you are EITHER:

  • On the path to graduating from or have graduated from a Washington state high school
    OR
  • Attending a public or private college in Washington state

Click here to apply

Northwest Journalists of Color Visual Journalism Scholarship

Deadline:  Oct. 23, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

DSLR camera kit valued between $2,500-$5,000

Apply if you are an aspiring photo and/or video journalist. You will receive a professional DSLR camera kit (average value between $2,500 – $5,000) to help launch their career. (Average value $2,500 – $5,000)

The NJC Visual Journalism Scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring photo and/or video journalist who meets the same eligibility criteria for the NJC Scholarship. One recipient will receive a used professional camera kit, donated by The Seattle Times Photo Department, to help launch their career.

You are eligible for these scholarships if you are EITHER:

  • On the path to graduating from or have graduated from a Washington state high school
    OR
  • Attending a public or private college in Washington state

Click here to apply

AAJA Seattle Founders’ Scholarship

Deadline:  Oct. 23, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Up to $1,500 to attend the AAJA Convention depending on need.

Apply if you’d like to attend the 2025 national Asian American Journalists Association convention in Seattle. Recipients will receive up to $1,500 to cover expenses depending on need.

The Founders’ Scholarship was established in 2000 to honor Frank Abe, Ron Chew and Lori Matsukawa, founders of the AAJA Seattle chapter in 1985. The Founders’ Scholarship covers fees to attend the 2024 national Asian American Journalists Association convention. Recipients receive up to $1,500 to cover expenses depending on need.

You are eligible for these scholarships if you are EITHER:

  • On the path to graduating from or have graduated from a Washington state high school
    OR
  • Attending a public or private college in Washington state

All NJC winners will be awarded the Founders scholarship.

Click here to apply

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